Open Source Hacks

This is definitely one of the best helicopter hobby projects you are going to come across. This tri-copter is not only extremely versatile, but the project how-to is laid out in great detail as well. It's an open source tri-copter that is now in...

We have featured a few DIY low cost milling machines before and here's another superb one to add to our collection. With DIY CNC milling machine projects, the trade off is between cost of fabrication and the precision with which it operates. So,...

Here's another neat Arduino helicopter project featuring four infrared sensors and one ultrasonic sensor for obstacle avoidance. We've seen an Arduino powered helicopter with four rotors and even one with six rotors too. This quadcopter,...

The Linksys WRT54G router is a low cost and versatile wireless device which can be bought for about $30 on Ebay. What makes it powerful is that its firmware can be easily modded and replaced by third party firmware such as DD-WRT, a Linux-based,...

Learn how to fabricate your own LED "wave" display to write messages in midair.Â When you move the device through the air, you'll see a word flash through the blue LEDs.Â When you wave the device, it senses what direction itâ€™s going...

We've seen an Arduino powered 4-rotor copter, but if that's not enough you can upgrade to six individual rotors with this hexacopter.Â As you can see in the video above, this thing can reach some incredible speeds with precision control.Â ...

We've seen loads of superb Arduino projects, but few which involve complex aeronautics.Â Here we have the "quadrocopter" - an arduino powered, remote control helicopter with four rotor blades.Â It's a superb build overall with the finished...

A DVR (Digital Video Recorder) helps all TV addicts record their favorite TV shows but a branded product like TiVo can be expensive.Â Instead, learn to make your own PC based DVR by following this thorough tutorial. A custom built DVR lets you...

A precision plotting and cutting instrument like a CNC machine is a dream for any DIYer. It's perfect for any fabrication jobs - For example, you can etch a plaque or make a PCB by cuting along the traces of a schematic. While a store bought CNC...

Find out how to build your own 'Word Clock' using the power of Arduino. It's definitely unique and eye-catching clock which literally tells you the time unlike your standard digital clock.
The instructions are really easy to understand and well...